Rhoeo Discolor, Moses In The Cradle (small)

Max Height: 30cm Spread: 40-50cm

Origin: Central America Family: Commelinaceae

Common Name: Moses-in-the-cradle, Three-man-in-a-boat Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: Medium Salinity Tolerance: Low

Sun Tolerance: Medium Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Slow Fragrance: No

Rhoeo discolor or Moses-in-the-cradle is clump-forming perennial with rosettes of semi-erect, linear-lance-shaped, fleshy, hairless leaves, 20-35cm long, dark green above and deep purple beneath. White flowers are produced in paired, axillary cymes, which are surrounded by prominent, long-lasting purple bracts, throughout the year.

Boat Lily, Cradle Lily, Men in a Boat, Moses in His Cradle, Moses in the Bulrushes, Moses in the cradle, Moses on a Raft, Oyster Plant, Rhoeo discolor